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Series  IV  JANUARY,  1919  Number  3 


Chicora  and  Its  Ideals 

Columbia,  South  Carolina 


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Chtrora 

(JLnllcgr  for  IBomcit 


S.  C.  Byrd.  D.  D.,  President 


(SLolumbta,  §. 


PRESIDENT'S  OFFICE 


Letter  No . 1 


TO  PARENTS  AND  PUPILS  : 

I take  pleasure  in  addressing  to  you  this 
and  the  succeeding  letters  in  reference  to 
Chicora  College  for  Women,  Columbia,  S.  C. 

It  may  be  to  your  interest  to  read  these 
letters  carefully  while  considering  the  selec- 
tion of  a college. 


Sincerely, 


Pleased  Pupils  and  Pleased 
Patrons  Our  Best 
Asset. 


Chtcara 

(Unllcgc  for  E^ornm 


S.  C.  Byrd,  D.  d.,  president 


Columbia,  §.  C. 


PRESIDENT'S  OFFICE 


Letter  No.  2 


TO  PARENTS  AND  PUPILS  : 

Chicora  College  for  Women  is  a standard 
College  of  Distinction  and  Character.  It  is 
under  Christian  influences,  in  home-like  sur- 
roundings, and  has  a large  and  strong  faculty 
and  a loyal  student-body  of  high  ideals  and 
genuine  aspiration. 

It  maintains  a College  of  Liberal  Arts  and 
Sciences,  Schools  of  Art  and  Expression,  and 
a Conservatory  of  Music  under  European  trained 
specialists . 

It  is  the  supreme  aim  of  the  College  to 
make  women  of  high  moral  and  spiritual  charac- 
ter, disciplined  in  mind  and  body. 

The  highest  attainments  of  life  are  not 
intellectual  but  spiritual.  The  most  perti- 
nent interrogation  is  not  what  one  knows,  but 
what  one  is. 

Parents  seeking  ideal  moral  and  social 
surroundings  for  their  .'children,  and  pupils 
seeking  high  educational  advantages,  are  cor- 
dially invited  to  write  for  catalogue  and  an- 
nouncements . 

We  appeal  to  the  discriminating. 


Sincerely, 


Some  Extracts  from  Letters 
Follow. 


Many  Others  Might  Be 
Given. 


(Uhtcora 

(ttallcgr  for  IDantrit 

S.  C.  Byrd,  D.  D.,  President 

Columbia,  §.  (L 

PRESIDENT’S  OFFICE 


Letter  No.  3 


TO  PARENTS  AND  PUPILS  : 

This  message  is  in  reference  to  the  loca- 
tion, campus  and  buildings  of  the  College. 

The  location  is  the  beautiful  city  of  Colum- 
bia, the  capital  and  educational  center  of  the 
State.  Columbia  is  a city  of  about  45,000 
inhabitants,  easy  of  access  from  all  parts  of 
the  country  and  is  thoroughly  modern  in  sani- 
tary equipment.  Its  climate  is  that  of  the 
Sand  Hill  section  of  North  and  South  Carolina 
and  is,  therefore,  mild,  pleasant  and  naturally 
heathful.  The  health  record  of  the  city  and 
College  is  probably  unexcelled. 

The  Campus  is  the  old  Preston-Hampton  es- 
tate which  is  situated  in  the  beautiful  resi- 
dential section  of  the  city.  The  charm  and 
beauty  of  the  gardens  of  this  place  have  been 
famous  for  nearly  a century.  Probably  few,  if 
any,  schools  in  America  have  lovelier  surround- 
ings . 

The  buildings  of  the  College  are  attrac- 
tive and  commodious,  and  are  equipped  with  all 
modern  conveniences.  They  possess  a home-like, 
inspiring  and  cultural  atmosphere,  together 
with  real  comfort  and  a gratification  of  the 
aesthetic  taste. 

We  appeal  to  the  aesthetic . 


Sincerely, 


‘1  Want  to  Thank  You  and  Mrs 
Byrd  for  Your  Kindness  to  Me, 
and  to  My  Girls.  I Will  Never 
Forget  You.  Everywhere  I Go 
I Sing  Chicora’s  Praises.” 


(EhtcDra 

Cnllrgr  for  lHameit 


S.  C.  Byrd,  D.  D.,  President 


(Eolumbta,  C. 


PRESIDENT'S  OFFICE 


Letter  No,  4 


TO  PARENTS  AND  PUPILS  : 

While  beautiful  grounds,  commodious  build- 
ings and  complete  appointments  are  desirable 
and  exceedingly  helpful  in  securing  the  best 
results  in  a college,  yet  we  realize  that 
these  do  not  make  a college,  and,  indeed,  are 
not  even  the  chief  factors  in  a high-grade 
college.  Therefore,  while  endeavoring  to  fur- 
nish one  of  the  best  equipped  and  most  attrac- 
tive college  plants  in  the  South,  we  have  recog- 
nized the  imperative  necessity  of  securing  a 
large,  strong  and  competent  faculty  of  earn- 
est, faithful  and  professionally  trained  men 
and  women.  The  greatest  care  is  exercised  in 
the  selection  of  officers  and  teachers. 

The  curriculum  constitutes  the  substantial 
features  of  a broad,  liberal  education  and 
culture.  It  is  extensive,  of  high  grade  and  is 
especially  adapted  to  the  needs  and  desires  of 
cultured  womanhood. 

We  appeal  to  the  ambitious . 


Sincerely, 


4 4 In  Your  Ski lful  M an agem en t 
and  With  the  Many  Advan- 
tages You  Have,  Chicora  De- 
serves the  Support  of  Lovers 
of  a Fine  Christian  Education 
Everywhere.  ” 


(Ehtcora 

(fallrgr  far  JfBanten 

S.  C.  Byrd,  D.  D.,  President 

(Eoluntbta,  §.  C. 

PRESIDENT'S  OFFICE 

Letter  No.  5 

TO  PARENTS  AND  PUPILS  : 

Our  Collegiate  Department  embraces  the  Col- 
lege of  Liberal  Arts  and  Sciences  including 
Home  Economics,  which  offers  courses  leading  to 
the  degrees  of  B.  A.  and  M.  A.  ; and  a College 
of  Fine  Arts,  which  includes  a Conservatory  of 
Music  and  Schools  of  Art  and  Expression. 

This  message  is  about  the  standard  of  the 
College  of  Liberal  Arts  and  Sciences , and  my 
next  will  be  about  the  College  of  Fine  Arts. 

The  College  of  Liberal  Arts  and  Sciences 
requires  fifteen  units  of  High  School  work 
for  unconditioned  admission  to  the  Freshman 
Class  ; 

Has  twelve  professors  holding  B.  A.  and  M. 

A.  degrees  from  leading  colleges  and  universi- 
ties ; 

Offers  four  full  years  of  college  work  ; 

Has  a working  library  of  about  five  thou- 
sand volumes,  and  a laboratory  equipment  for 
Chemistry,  Physics,  Biology  and  Domestic 
Science . 

We  invite  comparison. 

Sincerely, 


“My  Visit  to  Chicora  Was  Greatly 
Enjoyed.  I Had  No  Idea  W hat 
a Splendid  Institution  You 
Have.  I Was  Delighted  With 
Your  Fine  Equipment,  the 
Splendid  Record  Which  You 
H aye  Made  This  Session  and 
the  Bright  Prospects  for  Next 
Year.” 


Chtcnra 

(Eallege  far  IBomnt 


S.  C.  Byrd.  D.  D.,  president 


Columbia,  §.  <L 


PRESIDENT'S  OFFICE 


Letter  No.  6 


TO  PARENTS  AND  PUPILS  : 

m 

I wish  to  talk  with  you  now  about  the  ‘Conser- 
vatory of  Music. 

Believing  that  the  study  of  music  should 
produce  a type  of  education  of  high  character 
and  complete  in  itself,  the  courses  are  planned 
to  the  accomplishment  of  this  end,  and  lead  to 
the  degree  of  Baccalaureate  of  Music. 

The  results  achieved  are  a highly  developed 
technique,  refinement  of  artistic  perception, 
a trained  memory  and  correct  processes  of 
thought . 

The  methods  of  the  several  departments  are 
based  upon  the  teachings  of  the  greatest  liv- 
ings authorities  . 

Each  member  of  the  faculty  is  an  artist 
and  an  experienced  teacher.  The  heads  of  the 
departments  are  all  European  trained.  We  do 
not  think  that  you  can  find  better  musical 
advantages  anywhere  in  the  South. 

We  invite  the  consideration  of  those  who 
know. 


Sincerely , 


‘1  Cannot  Express  to  You  the 
Pleasure  I Anticipated  in  Meet- 
ing the  Various  Teachers  W ho 
Have  Done  So  Much  eor  Our 
Daughter  and  eor  the  Splendid 
Training  She  Has  Received 
Not  Only  in  the  Various 
Branches  in  the  College 
Course,  But  in  What  is  of 
Priceless  Value  — G enuine 
Christian  Womanhood.” 


Chtrora 

(fallrgc  far  iftantrit 

S.  C.  Byrd,  D.  D.,  president 

Columbia,  S.  C. 

PRESIDENT'S  OFFICE 

Letter  No.  7 

TO  PARENTS  AND  PUPILS  : 

Have  you  thought  of  the  fact  that  the  pulse 
of  civilization  is  marked  in  great  measure  by 
Art  development?  The  cultured  and  practical 
value  of  the  study  of  Art  is  being  more  and  more 
recognized  by  both  educators  and  the  public. 

Chicora  College  for  Women  offers  a course  of 
study  in  the  School  of  Art  which  is  designed  to 
meet  the  needs  of  the  day,  to  awaken  a love  for 
the  beautiful,  to  stimulate  the  intellect  to 
appreciate  the  beauty  that  is  in  the  commonplace 
and  to  train  the  eye  and  the  hand  to  interpret 
these  conceptions  to  others.  The  teachers  in 
this  School  have  not  only  the  artistic  tempera- 
ment, but  also  cultivation  and  experience. 

In  Painting,  Drawing  and  Applied  Design  high- 
class  professional  work  is  done. 

In  the  School  of  Expression  genuine  work  is 
done  in  vocal  training,  bodily  poise  and  gesture 
and  the  appreciation  and  interpretation  of 
literature.  The  same  high  ideals  which 
characterize  the  Music  and  Art  Departments 
obtain  likewise  in  this. 

The  course  is  made  practical  to  prepare  the 
student  for  work  at  home,  in  book  clubs,  church 
organizations  and  social  societies  and  for 
further  development  in  general  self-culture. 

We  appeal  to  the  cultivated. 

Sincerely, 


“When  Your  Letter  Came  I Was 


Not  at  Home,  so Came 

Running  With  it  and  Seated 
Herself  by  My  Side  as  I Took  it 
from  the  Envelope  and  Began 
to  Read  it  Aloud.  When  She 
Realized  That  the  Way  Was 
Open  for  Her  to  Return,  She 
Buried  Her  Face  on  My  Shoul- 
der and  Wept  for  Joy.  I Have 
Never  Seen  Her  Quite  so  Happy 
as  She  Was.” 


(Ehtrnra 

College  for  Horneit 


S.  C.  BYRD,  D.  D.,  PRESIDENT 


Columbia,  C. 


PRESIDENT’S  OFFICE 


Letter  No.  8 


TO  PARENTS  AND  PUPLS  : 

You  will  be  interested  also  I think,  in 
learning  something  of  our  purposes  and  practices 
for  the  training  of  the  body. 

The  College  is  in  a true  sense  a school  for 
the  body  as  well  as  for  the  mind  and  heart. 

We  believe  in  both  health  and  comeliness. 
There  is,  therefore,  solicitous  regard  for  and 
the  closest  attention  to  the  matters  of  health. 
Regulations  in  modern  sanitation  are  applied 
and  a maternal  watchfulness  observed. 

A thorough  course  in  Physical  Culture  is 
offered,  designed  to  encourage  nature  in  her 
normal  activities  and  to  prevent  and  overcome 
tendencies  to  abnormal  development.  Appreciat- 
ing the  great  value  of  fresh  air,  an  effort  is 
made  to  have  as  much  of  the  physical  training 
and  recreation  as  possible  out  of  doors. 

There  are  athletic  grounds  for  the  out-door 
games  and  a well-equipped  gymnasium. 

By  retracing  one’s  steps  only  once,  the 
gardens,  which  compose  the  campus,  have  ap- 
proximately three  miles  of  the  most  fascinating^ 
walks. 


“But  Above  and  Beyond  All  Else, 

Mbs. and  I Feel  That 

Our  Girl  Would  Not  Have 
Received  Such  Personal  At- 
tention, Both  in  Morals  and 
Religion,  and  the  Training  of 
Her  Powers  Toward  the  Ac- 
complishing of  so  Much  in  Her 
Course  of  Studies  Elsewhere. 
We  Shall  Always  Speak  Good 
Words  for  Chi  cor  a and  Its 
Management.  ” 


PRESIDENT’S  OFFICE 


(fhtcara 

College  far  lHarnnt 

S.  C.  Byrd,  d.  d.,  president 

Columbia,  §.  C. 


Letter  No.  9 


TO  PARENTS  AND  PUPILS  : 

I wish  to  tell  you  in  this  message  of  our 
Student  Organizations. 

The  Young  Women's  Christian  Association  we 
regard  as  the  most  important  organization  main- 
tained by  the  pupils.  It  is  invaluable  in  draw- 
ing them  sympathetically  together,  training  them 
in  Bible  study  and  developing  them  in  Christian 
work,  and  its  influence  upon  their  lives,  in 
social,  moral  and  spiritual  things,  is  strong 
and  helpful. 

Two  Literary  Societies  afford  a wide  scope 
for  original  work  and  the  application  of  things 
learned  in  the  class-room,  and  contribute  much 
to  the  intellectual  and  social  life  of  the 
pupils . 

Great  interest  is  taken  in  athletics,  and 
the  Athletic  Association,  under  the  general 
supervision  of  the  Physical  Director,  has  charge 
of  all  athletic  sports.  This  Association  has 
proved  exceedingly  valuable. 

The  Student  Co-operative  Association  is  an 
organization  of  the  pupils  for  a three-fold 
purpose  : (1)  student  government  ; (2)  the  cul- 
tivation of  self-control  ; and  (3)  the  develop- 
ment of  college  spirit.  The  Association  is  a 
prominent  factor  in  college  life. 

We  believe  in  individual  responsibility  and 
in  self-government . 

Sincerely , 


President . 


“We  Are  Not  Able  to  Express  in 
Words  Our  Appreciation  for 
Your  Fatherly  and  Motherly 
Love  to  Our  Girl,  and  We  Will 
Ever  Use  Our  Influence  in  Any 
Way  We  Can  for  the  Good  of 
the  College.” 


Chtcora 

(fLoIlrge  for  HBamett 

S.  C.  Byrd,  d.  d..  President 

Columbia,  §.  C. 

PRESIDENT'S  OFFICE 

Letter  No.  10 

TO  PARENTS  AND  PUPILS  : 

This  letter  to  you  concerns  the  Adminis- 
tration of  the  College. 

Chicora  College  for  Women  is  a Christian 
home-school.  The  character  of  the  Christian 
home  is  the  character  of  this  College  home. 

Just  such  environment,  ideals,  virtues  and 
customs  obtain  here  as  are  found  in  the  happy 
and  real  home . 

Every  effort  is  made  to  secure  right  conduct 
by  a reasonable  and  affectionate  appeal  to  en- 
lightened conscience  and  to  a correct  conception 
of  true,  noble,  gentle,  beautiful  womanhood. 

While  the  pupils  have  their  own  organization 
for  self-government,  every  feature  of  the 
general  administration  is  under  the  direct  care 
of  the  President  and  his  wife,  who  live  in  the 
College.  The  closest  attention  is  given  to  the 
individual  pupil,  and  her  special  needs,  whether 
they  be  physical,  intellectual,  social,  moral  or 
spiritual,  are  looked  after  with  a sincere 
desire  for  her  comfort,  happiness,  best  and 
highest  development. 

We  try  to  do  for  the  daughters  of  others 
committed  to  us  just  what  we  would  wish  the 
authorities  of  a college  to  do  for  a daughter 
of  our  own  whom  we  might  entrust  to  their  care. 


President . 


Would  Like  to  Write  a Long 
Letter  to  You  and  Mrs.  Byrd, 
But  Will  Ask  You  to  Accept 
Our  Love  for  Your  Love  to  Our 
Child  and  Rest  Assured  That 
if  You  Ever  Need  Any  Testi- 
monials the  Best  You  Can  Write 
in  Favor  of  Your  Work  Will 
Be  Gladly  Signed  by  Us.” 


Chtcora 

(SLttllrgr  far  Elontfit 


S.  C.  Byrd.  D.  d.,  president 


Calumbta,  §.  <L 


PRESIDENT'S  OFFICE 


Letter  No.  11 


TO  PARENTS  AND  PUPILS  : 

"As  goes  AMERICA,  so  goes  the  WORLD." 

As  go  the  HOMES  OF  AMERICA,  so  goes 
AMERICA. 

As  are  the  MOTHERS  in  the  HOMES  OF  AMERICA, 
so  go  the  HOMES  OF  AMERICA. 

The  MOTHERS  in  the  HOMES  OF  AMERICA  are 
largely  what  the  COLLEGES  OF  AMERICA  make  the 
WOMEN  OF  AMERICA. 

CHICORA  COLLEGE  FOR  WOMEN  makes  thoroughly 
and  correctly  educated  WOMEN  for  AMERICA  and 
for  the  WORLD. 


Sincerely, 


“If  I Had  More  Girls  (Three  Have 
Been  Sent)  I Would  Send  Them 
to  You.  I Will  Never  Forget 
Your  and  Mrs.  Byrd’s  Kindness 
to  My  Daughters  and  Will 
A i, ways  Think  of  You  W i t h 
Deepest  Gratitude.” 


(khtnmr 

(Eallcge  for  MBtrmnt 


S.  C.  Byrd,  D.  D.,  President 


Columbia,  £.  C. 


PRESIDENT'S  OFFICE 


Letter  No.  12 


TO  PARENTS  AND  PUPILS  : 

Chicora  College  for  Women  is  a STANDARD 
COLLEGE  OF  DISTINCTION  AND  CHARACTER,  and 
offers  courses  in 


Religion  and  Philosophy 
Letters  and  Science 
Home  Economics 
The  Fine  Arts 

(Music,  Art  and  Expression) 


OUR  MOTTO:  "Non  Ministrari  Sed  Ministrare.M 


Sincerely, 


For  Catalogue  and  Information, 
Address 

REV.  S.  C.  BYRD,  D.  D.,  President, 
Columbia,  S.  C. 


